‘No reason’

Published: Friday, July 19, 2013 at 6:54 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, July 19, 2013 at 6:54 a.m.

Hendersonville resident Mike List, unlike many people, is not worried about terrorism. “As long as the FBI and other intelligence agencies work together, there will be no problems,” he says. “Additionally, I was in the Marines for 20 years, and you can trust your lives to them.” But what about fearful citizens who arm themselves with assault weapons? “There is no reason at all for citizens to have an assault weapon,” he argues. “I am more concerned about crazy people with guns than a terrorist. But we created this situation. We are the land of the free, and we have only ourselves to blame.”

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‘TURN BACK TO GOD’: Betty Moore of Hendersonville is disappointed in President Barack Obama. “A lot of things should be different from what they are these days,” she says. “Our president approves of things that definitely are wrong. I wish he would set a better example. There is so much nonsense in this world. We all need to turn back to God and his teachings.”

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QUIPS A WISE GUY: “To be old and wise, you first have to be young and stupid.”

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‘I’VE GONE IN CIRCLES’: Martha Oldham Huggins of Edneyville sighs when thinking about how dizzying it can be to maneuver through downtown Hendersonville. “I will be glad when the day comes that no one is thinking about more construction for downtown,” she says. “I’ve gone in circles to get to where I want to go.”

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OUCH!: The three bears had been having some trouble recently and ended up in family court. Mama and Papa Bear were splitting up, and Baby Bear had to decide who he was going to live with. So the judge talked to Baby Bear to see what he thought about living with either of his parents. When he asked Baby Bear about living with his father, Baby Bear said, “No, I can’t live with Papa Bear. He beats me terribly.” “OK,” said the judge, “then you want to live with your mother, right?” “No way!” replied Baby Bear. “She beats me worse than Papa Bear does.” The judge was a bit confused by this and didn’t quite know what to do. “Well, you have to live with someone, so is there another relative you would like to stay with?” asked the judge. “Yes,” answered Baby Bear, “my Aunt Bertha Bear, who lives in Chicago.” “You’re sure she will treat you well and won’t beat you?” asked the judge. “Oh, definitely,” said Baby Bear. “The Chicago Bears don’t beat anybody.”

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LAST BUT NOT LEAST: The Hendersonville Shrine Club will hold its 29th annual auction Saturday at North Henderson High School. A preview will get underway two hours before the auction begins at 10 a.m. Cars, antiques, collectibles, many new items, gift certificates, rounds of golf and more will go to the highest bidders. Come on out and support the Shriners’ work, including providing funds for the network of Shriners Hospitals for Children. ◆ Northview Church in Fletcher is teaming up with the American Red Cross for a blood drive Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 235 St. Johns Road, Suite 100. Although walk-ins are welcome, appointments are encouraged. All blood types are needed. Call Shelley Sprague at 242-1124 to make an appointment. ◆ The traveling John Lennon art exhibition is coming to Asheville this weekend. His artwork will be on display at the Aloft Asheville Downtown. The hours are noon-8 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Lennon’s sketches and song lyrics are included in nearly 100 limited edition lithographs, serigraphs and copper etchings that will be on display. The exhibit will benefit MANNA FoodBank, which serves more than 200 nonprofit member agencies in 16 Western North Carolina counties.

<p>Hendersonville resident Mike List, unlike many people, is not worried about terrorism. “As long as the FBI and other intelligence agencies work together, there will be no problems,” he says. “Additionally, I was in the Marines for 20 years, and you can trust your lives to them.” But what about fearful citizens who arm themselves with assault weapons? “There is no reason at all for citizens to have an assault weapon,” he argues. “I am more concerned about crazy people with guns than a terrorist. But we created this situation. We are the land of the free, and we have only ourselves to blame.” </p><p>◆ </p><p>'TURN BACK TO GOD': Betty Moore of Hendersonville is disappointed in President Barack Obama. “A lot of things should be different from what they are these days,” she says. “Our president approves of things that definitely are wrong. I wish he would set a better example. There is so much nonsense in this world. We all need to turn back to God and his teachings.” </p><p>◆ </p><p>QUIPS A WISE GUY: “To be old and wise, you first have to be young and stupid.” </p><p>◆ </p><p>'I'VE GONE IN CIRCLES': Martha Oldham Huggins of Edneyville sighs when thinking about how dizzying it can be to maneuver through downtown Hendersonville. “I will be glad when the day comes that no one is thinking about more construction for downtown,” she says. “I've gone in circles to get to where I want to go.” </p><p>◆ </p><p>OUCH!: The three bears had been having some trouble recently and ended up in family court. Mama and Papa Bear were splitting up, and Baby Bear had to decide who he was going to live with. So the judge talked to Baby Bear to see what he thought about living with either of his parents. When he asked Baby Bear about living with his father, Baby Bear said, “No, I can't live with Papa Bear. He beats me terribly.” “OK,” said the judge, “then you want to live with your mother, right?” “No way!” replied Baby Bear. “She beats me worse than Papa Bear does.” The judge was a bit confused by this and didn't quite know what to do. “Well, you have to live with someone, so is there another relative you would like to stay with?” asked the judge. “Yes,” answered Baby Bear, “my Aunt Bertha Bear, who lives in Chicago.” “You're sure she will treat you well and won't beat you?” asked the judge. “Oh, definitely,” said Baby Bear. “The Chicago Bears don't beat anybody.” </p><p>◆ </p><p>LAST BUT NOT LEAST: The Hendersonville Shrine Club will hold its 29th annual auction Saturday at North Henderson High School. A preview will get underway two hours before the auction begins at 10 a.m. Cars, antiques, collectibles, many new items, gift certificates, rounds of golf and more will go to the highest bidders. Come on out and support the Shriners' work, including providing funds for the network of Shriners Hospitals for Children. ◆ Northview Church in Fletcher is teaming up with the American Red Cross for a blood drive Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 235 St. Johns Road, Suite 100. Although walk-ins are welcome, appointments are encouraged. All blood types are needed. Call Shelley Sprague at 242-1124 to make an appointment. ◆ The traveling John Lennon art exhibition is coming to Asheville this weekend. His artwork will be on display at the Aloft Asheville Downtown. The hours are noon-8 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Lennon's sketches and song lyrics are included in nearly 100 limited edition lithographs, serigraphs and copper etchings that will be on display. The exhibit will benefit MANNA FoodBank, which serves more than 200 nonprofit member agencies in 16 Western North Carolina counties. </p><p>Reach Lou Parris at 828-694-7836 or molehills@blueridgenow.com.</p>